Ive had my X45 for 2.5 years now.
Ive had to send the throttle back 2-3 times for a faulty connector and its had new indents, the stick has been faultless.
The style of the X52 is stopping me from buying it as im not into starfighters ;) but i know from personal friends they are 10times better than the X45, more accurate and lighter and better quality.
For me when my X45 dies i will look to CHProducts for my new setup.